For this celebration of our Earth, distinguished anthologist Wendy Cooling has chosen poems to make children look, think, and ask questions. Why are trees so important? How are motorways damaging our countryside? What can we do about rubbish?What can we do to protect our Earth for the future? Strong, colourful illustrations combine to make this a gift book with a difference.
More than 30 poems celebrating our Earth – full of wonder, always thoughtful, sometimes
angry – encourage children to ask questions. Why are trees so important? How can we stop ourselves throwing so much rubbish away? What must we do to protect our Earth for the future? Piet Grobler’s delicate watercolour illustrations perfectly reflect the fragile beauty of the world’s wild wonders.
“Stunningly illustrated
and inspiring.”
Junior
“A lovely book.”
School Library Journal
“A welcome addition to any school.” English 4-11
All the Wild Wonders 8
When the Sun Rises 10
The Sun 11
What is One? 12
For Forest 13
Throwing a Tree 14
Song of the Open Road 15
The Prayer of the Tree 16
Evening 17
Question 18
Grey and White and Black 19
Snagger’s Pond 20
Night 22
Dreamer 23
Man, the Mad Magician 24
A Robin Red breast in a Cage 24
If I was a Bird 25
The Eagle 26
I Watched an Eagle Soar 27
Wind 28
Something Comes 29
Wind Farm Haikus 30
The Old Windmill 31
An Alphabet for the Planet 32
Tell me, Tiger 34
Captivating Creature 35
Captive Creature 35
Spring Fjord 36
No Answer 37
Leave the Whales Alone, Please! 38
From Paradise Lost 39
If You Ever 39
“We are Going to See the Rabbit...” 40
Who am I? 42
Natural Anthem 43
About the Poets 44
Poems that span the globe encouraging all readers to look at the good and the bad aspects of it make this a rich and original anthology. Twinning the themes of the wonders of the world and the horrors of how we despoil it means that the poems are both celebratory and angry. That leads to an interesting contradiction of styles and moods. Piet Grobler’s vibrant illustrations bring the feel of different countries to life.
- Love Reading - Book of the Month
Book of the Month: Poems that span the globe encouraging all readers to look at the good and the bad aspects of it make this a rich and original anthology. Twinning the themes of the wonders of the world and the horrors of how we despoil it means that the poems are both celebratory and angry. That leads to an interesting contradiction of styles and moods. Piet Grobler’s vibrant illustrations bring the feel of different countries to life.
- Love Reading - Book of the Month
Question
As asphalt and concrete
Replace bushes and trees,
As highways and buildings
Replace marshes and woods,
What will replace
The song of the birds?
Tony Chen
Dreamer
I dreamt I was an ocean
And no one polluted me.
I dreamt I was a whale
And no hunters chased after me.
I dreamt I was the air
And nothing blackened me.
I dreamt I was a stream
And nobody poisoned me.
I dreamt I was an elephant
And nobody stole my ivory.
I dreamt I was a rainforest
And no one cut down my trees.
I dreamt I painted a smile
On the face of the Earth
For all to see.
Brian Moses
Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 48 pages ISBN: 9781847803368 Format: 270mm x 214mm
BIC Code:YDP, YNN BISAC Code:JNF042000 Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Email to a colleague